Encountering saving issues on your WordPress site can be particularly frustrating, especially when the WordFence security plugin is enabled. These issues can interrupt your workflow and hinder site updates.
This article will help you identify and resolve common saving problems that occur when WordFence is active.
Learn how to adjust WordFence settings, configure your firewall, and troubleshoot conflicts that may prevent you from saving site changes without compromising the security benefits WordFence offers.
Log in to your WordPress Dashboard
Go to WordFence → Firewall
Click on the Manage Firewall button
Under Web Application Firewall Status, choose Learning Mode
Click on the Save Changes button
Note: In some cases, if the WordFence plugin was installed and later uninstalled, residual files can still remain on your server. If you still face issues related to saving content and WordFence even though the plugin is not installed anymore, we recommend contacting WordFence's support team.